Macron, MBS discuss US-Iran escalation

Iran’s Ghalibaf calls US deal an ‘American declaration of defeat’

Iran’s Ghalibaf calls US deal an ‘American declaration of defeat’ Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has described the agreement reached with the United States to end the regional war as an “American declaration of defeat”. Speaking at a conference in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, on Wednesday, Ghalibaf said the Islamabad understanding, finalised through Pakistani mediation, was not achieved through “pressure and coercion”, but through the “resistance and authority” of the Iranian people. Ghalibaf, who also serves as Iran’s parliament speaker, said Tehran viewed the withdrawal of foreign military forces from the Middle East as a strategic objective, arguing that their presence was a source of instability rather than lasting security. “We see the future of the region not in confrontation but in interaction, and not in elimination but in coexistence,” he said, in an apparent overture to Gulf states targeted by Iranian strikes during the war. Ghalibaf also reiterated that ending the war in Lebanon was a central condition for reaching a final agreement with Washington. “For us, the ceasefire in Lebanon has been and remains as important as the ceasefire in Iran,” he said.

Israeli Attacks On Lebanon Nearly ‘Derailed’ US-Iran Talks in Switzerland: Pakistan Foreign Minister

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar tells Al Arabiya in an exclusive interview that Israeli attacks on Lebanon nearly derailed efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table. Dar said technical talks held in Switzerland marked the second phase of a recently announced US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Three working groups discussed Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions and frozen assets, and the situation in Lebanon. He also said no transit or service fees would be imposed on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the current 60-day period. #Iran #USIranDeal #Trump #Tehran #WashingtonDC #Pakistan #IshaqDar #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #IranNuclearDeal #NuclearTalks #Sanctions #Lebanon #Israel #StraitOfHormuz #Hormuz #Shipping #GlobalTrade #RegionalSecurity #PeaceTalks #Switzerland #AlArabiyaEnglish #AlArabiyaNews #BreakingNews #WorldNews

Iranian Speaker of Parliament: We Do Not Take Washington's Threats Seriously, & Armed Forces Are Ready to Respond

Iranian Speaker of Parliament: We Do Not Take Washington's Threats Seriously, & Armed Forces Are Ready to Respond

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

WATCH LIVE: Vance Speaks After First US-Iran Talks in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance spoke after the first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, describing the negotiations as a significant step toward improving relations and addressing key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and regional security. Both sides reported progress and agreed to continue discussions under a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a broader agreement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com #IslamabadMoU #usirantalks #pakistan #qatar #switzerlandtalks #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish